Dengue is spread by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito (mosquitoes not normally found in New Zealand). Dengue outbreaks are common in tropical and subtropical Pacific Islands, where the Aedes mosquitoes live.
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Information and advice for the public and travellers on Ebola, a serious disease which can cause severe bleeding, organ failure and, in many cases, death. It has never been reported in New Zealand.
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Having a sore throat is very common. The discomfort can range from a scratchy feeling to severe pain. Find out what to do when you have a sore throat, when to see a doctor, and how sore throat relates to rheumatic fever, scarlet fever and glandular fever.
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